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Sheriff Harvey Cox was killed when he and four other officers came across a tribe of American Indians. Sheriff Cox told the other men to leave. As the officers were leaving Sheriff Cox got his horse to run, and left at full speed, but he forgot to untie the horse from the tree and was thrown from the horse. He was killed at the scene by members of the tribe. Sheriff Cox had served as sheriff for only 45 days.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
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Sheriff Cox served with the Young County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Graham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Young County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Harvey is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Harvey is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harvey is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1864, 1 officer at Young County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1864, 2 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 166th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1864, 20 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 161st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1864, 21 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 162nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harvey was 25. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Young County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 44; the middle age was 37. Harvey had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 1.1 years.
Harvey was 25. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Harvey had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Harvey was 25. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Harvey had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harvey was 25. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harvey had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 28.6% of these deaths at Young County Sheriff's Office; February holds the most, 28.6%. Thursdays: 14.3%.
September holds 9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Young County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was unknown weapon, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was unknown weapon, in 4.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was unknown weapon, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was unknown weapon, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Young County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Harvey among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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